Frost Bites Place-Based Performance series

Got an idea for a short performance that engages with this land, this city, its community, or the building we're performing in? We want to hear all about it!
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Apply to be an ALERT Junior Producer!

The 2025-2026 ALERT Junior Producer program is for early-career individuals interested in creating and/or presenting theatre and live events in the Hamilton region.
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2026 New Play Contest Now Open!

Calling all writers and theatre makers! Send in your script by November 20, 2025 and get a chance to win a FREE 60-minute production slot in the 2026 Hamilton Fringe Festival plus a $300.00 cash prize.
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As a leader in the performing arts sector that responds to the changing culture of Hamilton, HFTco builds a community for artists and cultivates work that is accessible, innovative, and artistically adventurous.

Artist Opportunities

Frost Bites 2026 Place-Based Performance Series

We’re looking for playful, collaborative, creative risk-takers to present site-specific work in non-traditional performance spaces throughout the historic Staircase Theatre building at 25 Dundurn St N from March 6 - 8, 2026, during Week Two of the Frost Bites 2026 festival.

ALERT Junior Producer Program

ALERT is a customized training opportunity for emerging producers ("Junior Producer") and companies/collectives with one or more works-in-development ("Resident Company"). The program culminates in a public presentation at the 2026 Hamilton Fringe Festival (July 15-26, 2026).

2026 New Play Contest

Calling all writers and theatre makers! The 2026 Hamilton Fringe Festival New Play Contest is now accepting applications until November 20, 2025. The winning script gets a FREE 60-minute production slot in the 2026 Hamilton Fringe Festival plus a $300.00 cash prize.

Festival Program Pick-up Locations

Grab a physical copy of this year’s Festival Program at any one of these locations:

  • Coach & Lantern | 384 Wilson St E, Ancaster
  • Crown and Press | 303 Ottawa St N
  • Democracy* | 202 Locke St S
  • Detour Cafe | 41 King St W, Dundas
  • Last Supper Books | 148 James St N
  • Mulberry Coffeehouse | 193 James St N
  • Paisley Coffeehouse & Eatery | 1020 King St W
  • Playhouse Cinema | 177 Sherman Ave N
  • RELAY Coffee Roasters | 27 King William St
  • Shady Grove Lukaya Cafe | 592 Upper Wellington St
  • Tourism Hamilton | 28 James St N
  • Vintage Coffee Roasters | 977 King St E
2025 Hamilton Fringe Festival Program
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